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Private landholders limiting the City of Melbourne’s graffiti crackdown
Residents are concerned that Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s quest against graffiti has been curtailed by private landowners.
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Residents call for the government to learn from mistakes made in the CBD
The Victorian Government is set to release a draft of its Plan for Victoria in the coming months, with CBD residents pushing for the new plan to better account for residents and businesses throughout the planning process.
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Rooted in history: Australia’s oldest olive tree
If you’ve ever enjoyed a drink in the sun-drenched courtyard of Caretaker’s Cottage, you’ve likely welcomed the cool, soothing shade of the grand tree at its centre. But what you may not realise is that this isn’t just any tree – it’s Australia’s oldest olive tree.
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New container deposit scheme machine at Fed Square
Locals in Melbourne’s CBD now have easier and more convenient access to Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) after the state government installed a reverse vending machine at Federation Square in February.
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The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Tonee Sethi
In this episode of The Million Dollar Podcast, we sit down with Tonee Sethi, the founder of G’Day India magazine and a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable journey across multiple industries and countries. From launching a successful clothing business in New Zealand to navigating the world of hospitality and ultimately establishing one of Australia’s leading Indian community publications, Tonee shares his wisdom on business, resilience, and purpose.
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“Boy from the ‘burbs”: Mark Scott joins Melbourne council team
New councillor Mark Scott has been elected for the first time as part of Team Reece in the recent City of Melbourne election and is eager to bring his passion for learning and listening to the council.
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Melbourne federal election preview: can anyone unseat Adam Bandt?
Despite two celebrity candidates in the running and recent local voting trends favouring the Liberal Party, the leader of the Greens Adam Bandt is confident he will retain his stronghold on the seat of Melbourne in the upcoming federal election.
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Porsche & Coffee Festival returns to South Melbourne
More than 220 Porsche cars will be on display on March 9 as the annual South Melbourne Porsche & Coffee Festival returns to Clarendon St for its third year.
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A family day at Yayoi Kusama’s NGV exhibition
My partner and I decided to take our four-month-old baby to revered Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition on Valentine’s Day.
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Old School: a contemporary celebration of women, craft, and tradition
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Craft Victoria presents Old School – a contemporary exhibition that features new and recent works of six women artists working across craft and design.
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Participatory democracy – Future Melbourne Plan 2026
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